First Aid for Schools

Description

Covering adult and child first aid in schools.

This course has been specifically developed for teachers and non-teaching professionals needing to learn how to help with a medical emergency in a school setting. This course is an excellent first aid training package for all school staff to gain invaluable knowledge. The course covers CPR, recovery position, choking, bleeding, head injuries, asthma, anaphylaxis, seizures, head and spinal injuries, diabetes, burns and much more.

This course does not seek to replace a practical course but allows you to undertake online training and learn these vital skills at a time and place to suit you.

It is impossible to cover all eventualities within this course, or to equip you with the knowledge and skills to appropriately diagnose and treat in unpredictable real life situations. If you suspect serious illness or injury, you should always seek immediate professional medical advice.

The course consists of illustrated step by step directions, flow charts, diagrams, videos and test yourself sections fully compatible with all computers and mobile devices. You will be able to stop and start as often as you like and print your Certificate on completion. You will have continuous access to the course for 12 months.

The author has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within the course, however this course is merely a guide and the author does not accept any liability or responsibility for any inaccuracies or for any mistreatment or misdiagnosis of any person, however caused.

The course material has been written by Emma Hammett, qualified nurse, first aid trainer and founder of First Aid for Life in conjunction with other medical and first aid professionals. If you have any queries concerning this course, please contact emma@firstaidforlife.org.uk

Course contents:

Action in an emergency

Role of the first aider

Breathing

Unresponsive and breathing

Unconscious and not breathing

Resuscitation

Heart attack and angina

Breathing problems

Anaphylactic shock

Wounds and bleeding

Dressings

Treatment of shock

Internal bleeding

Fainting

Burns (including sunburn and electrical burns)

Breaks, sprains and dislocations

Head injuries

Spinal injuries

Fitting/seizures/convulsions

Extremes of body temperature

Diabetes